The Birthday Book: Celebrations for Everyone

by Ann Druitt, Christine Fynes-Clinton, Diana Carey (Foreword)

Birthdays are milestones on our journey through life. The authors say, "We wrote this book for the many people who wish to find ways of bringing beauty, meaning, and a touch of magic into the celebration of birthdays." The Birthday Book is packed with recipes, stories, songs, games, and ideas for cards, decorations and presents. There are suggestions for ‘oldies’, for teenagers, 18th and 21st parties, as well as children’s parties. You will also find unusual celebrations for those celebrating birthdays on holiday, ill in bed, at Christmas or for rainy days. ― A complete resource for birthday celebrations from age one to 100+.
― How to organize a party―invitations, games, prizes and food.
― Party suggestions for teenagers, 18 to 21 year-olds, twins, and small children.
― Unique celebrations for those on holiday, ill, Christmas birthdays, and rainy days.
― Birthday traditions from around the world―Chinese, Muslim, Hindu, and many more.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2003

Reviews

[Hilary · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Birthday Book has so many ideas for birthdays of any age!
There are party ideas, food ideas, invite ideas, game ideas, there are also some very original suggestions on making that special day extra special and meaningful. There is a very inventive ‘Birthday Party Kit’ ideal for a travelling teenager. There are some thoughtful suggestions for older birthdays. There are some beautifully simple ideas to make small children’s birthdays special and magical.

Illustrated with line drawings on each page, this is a very nice book to look through, the section on birthday traditions in other parts of the world made an interesting addition.
Just like other books in the Festival Series, this book has some wonderful ideas for starting up family traditions and little rituals that make family life special.

[Lauren Read · Rating 3 out of 5]

I appreciate the low-tech, make-it-special ideas throughout this Waldorf book. There is also plenty of history about natal days and their celebrations. If you are seeking to establish meaningful, timeless traditions beyond the inspiration of your big-box party store or over-the-top pinterest boards, then this is your book!

[Laura Cheek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another winner in the crafts, festivals and family activities series.
I love this book. Great ideas for making birthdays meaningful and memorable. Not another party planning book with elaborate and expensive ideas - simple, gentle, and appropriate birthday fun.